Hikmat Hajiyev: Azerbaijan calls on Russia to take responsibility for downing of AZAL aircraft

‘Fire! I said fire’: Russian officer ordered strike that downed AZAL plane, investigation claims

A Russian general personally ordered the missile strike that brought down an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane last December, according to an investigative report by Minval Politika.

Minval Politika uncovers who ordered the downing of AZAL flight

Minval Politika has obtained information identifying the individual who issued the order to down the AZAL flight. The key figure involved not only evaded accountability but was subsequently promoted.

Face of Russian officer allegedly responsible for AZAL downing identified

Minval Politika has published the name and photograph of a Russian military officer allegedly involved in the downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) passenger aircraft on 25 December 2024.

Russian air defence officer confirms missile strike on AZAL aircraft during Grozny drone alert

Azerbaijani media outlets have released the full explanatory statement of Russian Air Defence Captain Dmitry Paladichuk, confirming that he received and relayed a direct order to fire upon a target later identified as AZAL flight J2-8243.

Anonymous letter claims Russian military ordered strike on AZAL plane near Grozny

An anonymous letter sent to Minval.az alleges that the Russian military ordered the strike on an AZAL flight downed near Grozny in December 2024, offering testimony, audio clips, and technical details that may aid ongoing investigations.

Azerbaijan Airlines cancel some flights for safety reason

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has cancelled certain flights scheduled for 13th and 14th June amid recent escalation of situation in the Middle East and the closure of airspace in several countries for security reasons.

Final AZAL crash report expected after full probe

Kazakhstan’s Transport Ministry said Monday that the definitive report on last December’s Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2‑8243 crash near Aktau—an accident that killed 38 of 67 people—will be released only after lab tests and simulations are finished.

Kremlin declines to comment report on AZAL plane crash

The Kremlin has declined to comment on a preliminary report on the investigation of the Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 tragic crash and suggested waiting for final report.

Kazakh Expert: Leaked AZAL pilots' conversation transcripts aim to apply information pressure

Kazakh political scientist Dimash Alzhanov claims that the leaked transcripts of alleged conversations between AZAL pilots and Russian ground services are an attempt to exert informational pressure on Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan during the investigation into the December crash

Azerbaijan to send black boxes of Aktau plane crash to Brazil

Azerbaijan sends the black boxes of the Aktau plane crash to Brazil's CENIPA for decoding, ensuring transparency, objectivity, and global standards in the investigation.

President Ilham Aliyev honors injured AZAL crew members with 1st Class 'Rashadat' Order

President Ilham Aliyev awards crashed plane crew members the title of National Hero of Azerbaijan

Tribute ceremony for deceased AZAL crew members

A solemn farewell ceremony was held at Heydar Aliyev Airport to honor the AZAL crew members lost in the tragic Embraer 190 crash on December 25.

Vladimir Putin apologises to Ilham Aliyev over Aktau plane crash

During the phone conversation, Vladimir Putin expressed his apologies regarding the tragic incident on December 25 involving an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane operating the Baku-Grozny route, which experienced external physical-technical interference within Russian airspace.

Flights to several Russian cities temporarily halted

Flights from Baku to several Russian cities are suspended from December 28 due to safety concerns. Affected passengers can request a full refund or free ticket exchange.

Second black box found in Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash

The second black box from the Azerbaijan Airlines crash near Aktau has been recovered, aiding ongoing investigation efforts.

AZAL flight to Mineralnye Vody returned to Baku

AZAL flight J2-8717 returned to Baku due to Makhachkala airspace closure. The plane landed safely; updates on Russia flights to follow.

AZAL announces compensation for plane crash victims

AZAL to compensate injured passengers and families of victims from the December 25 Embraer 190 crash in Kazakhstan.

AnewZ Exclusive: Preliminary Investigation Confirms Russian Missile Over Grozny Caused Aktau Crash

AZAL provides update on plane incident

Farid Huseynov, Head of the AZAL Press Department, has confirmed that a total of 67 people were on board the plane involved in the recent incident, including 62 passengers and 5 crew members.

World leaders express condolences following AZAL flight crash

World leaders have expressed condolences following the tragic crash of an AZAL flight near Aktau, Kazakhstan, offering support and solidarity to the victims' families.

AZAL releases full crew list from Aktau plane crash

AZAL has released the crew list for flight J2-8243, which crashed in Aktau today.